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Thursday, March 22, 2012  |   |   |   |  Pharm-Olam has offices among the most populated cities in Europe, Latin America, India, South Africa, and the USA to provide cost effective coverage for oncology studies of all sizes. Pharm-Olam has helped bring 2 oncology compounds to NDA approval and have conducted oncology studies in over 30 countries. The majority of our clinical staff are MDs or PhDs, including oncologists in strategic areas for clinical trials. The incidence of oncology indications and standards of treatment can vary widely, so let Pharm-Olam conduct a complimentary feasibility study specific to your protocol and study budgets to use in your resource planning. 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Cambridge Healthtech Institute is proud to present the Eighth Annual PEGS protein engineering summit. This comprehensive event encompasses 12 tracks, 15 short courses, and a pre-conference partnering forum for showcasing early stage companies. Topics span from early stage discovery of new methods for protein expression and antibody engineering, to improved analytical techniques, and clinical results in the most promising areas of biotechnology. There is tremendous momentum and investment in biologics, and the PEGS event offers an unparalleled view of the field. Make plans to join us this April in Boston. To register and for more information, visit www.PEGSummit.com. 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Director, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance Responsible for setting the strategy for the department, in line with the companys development and commercial strategy, and to lead all pre and post marketing safety, pharmacovigilance and risk management activities for Questcor which will also include drug safety operations. • Biotech Bay (Redwood City, California) Incline Therapeutics Senior Manager, Quality Assurance Responsible for participating in the management of the Incline Quality Systems to assure GMP compliance and product quality of manufacturing activities at Incline and at the Incline suppliers. Knowledge of United States Quality Regulations (21 CFR 210/211-drugs and 21 CFR820-devices) and comparable outside US (OUS) quality system and compliance requirements is required. • Pharm Country (Parsippany, New Jersey) Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Associate Director, Medical Communications Responsible for the product support of a Company therapeutic division (Urology or Nephrology), the Medical Communications staff within the specific division, and the high profile launch initiatives. Serves as the critical lead as to how the department responds to the needs of the therapeutic area via medical support in all areas of the Company including publication planning, dossier creation, assistance of business development in the efficient transfer of products, and medical review of promotional and educational pieces. • Genetown (Cambridge, Massachusetts) Vertex Temporary Scientific Associate II Will support the drug development programs at Vertex by performing GMP testing of clinical supply release and stability samples for drug substances and drug products. Responsibilities will include sample management, analytical testing and analytical data review. • BioMidwest (Chicago, Illinois) Takeda Pharmaceuticals Strategic Outsourcing Manager Will leverage global Outsourcing Management expertise in support of the Strategic Vendor Initiative (SVI). This position plays a critical role in collaborating with and guiding TGRD global functions and regions in successfully executing the SVI objectives of maintaining a global focus, optimizing costs, standardizing processes, developing strong relationships, and facilitating change management. Get Noticed! Add your resume to the BioSpace Career Center! See more than 5,000 job postings in the BioSpace Career Center! Pharm Country Career Fair Job seekers can spend a day with HR representatives and Hiring Managers from top biotech, pharma, medical device and diagnostics companies in the tri-state area. Candidates with a 4-year degree in the life sciences and a minimum of 2-years of industry related experience are invited to attend. (Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a four-year college degree. PhD and Postdoc candidates welcome.) Exhibiting companies are recruiting for positions in areas such as: QA/QC, clinical research, engineering, manufacturing, biostatistics, clinical data management, chemistry, regulatory affairs, and research. Job seekers may register here. • Pharm Country Career Fair, Bridgewater, NJ March 22, 2012 • Biotech Beach Career Fair, La Jolla, CA April 17, 2012 • BioCapital Career Fair, Bethesda, MD April 25, 2012 • Pharm Country Career Fair, King Of Prussia, PA May 1, 2012 • BioNC Career Fair, Durham, NC May 2, 2012 • Biotech Bay Career Fair, Burlingame, CA May 29, 2012 More information about BioSpace's Career Fairs BioSpace White Paper Biotech Career Fairs For Job Seekers 101: Control Your Experience By June Salvati, BioSpace Director of Events and Corporate Services Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Seattle, WA) 199 East Blaine Street Seattle, Washington 98102 U.S.A. Phone: 206-728-5090 Fax: 206-728-5095 Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. 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